Operating Instructions Chapter 1
C 4000
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About this document
1 About this document
Please read this chapter carefully before working with this documentation and the C 4000.
1.1 Function of this document
These operating instructions are designed to address the technical personnel of the
machine manufacturer or the machine operator in regards to safe mounting, installation,
parameterisation, electrical installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of the
Safety Light Curtain C 4000.
These operating instructions do not provide instructions for operating machines in which
the safety light curtain is, or will be, integrated. Information on these items is found in the
appropriate operating instructions of the machine.
1.2 Target group
These operating instructions addresses planning engineers, developers and the operators
of plants and systems which are to be secured by one or several safety light curtains
C 4000. It also addresses persons who integrate the C 4000 into a machine, initialize its
use, or who are in charge of servicing and maintaining the unit.
1.3 Information depth
These operating instructions contain information on:
of the safety light curtain C 4000.
Planning and using safety devices such as the C 4000 also require specific technical skills
which are not conveyed in this documentation.
When operating the C 4000, the national, local and statutory rules and regulations must
be observed.
General information on health and safety at work and accident prevention using opto-elec-
tronic safety devices is found in the brochure “Safe machinery with opto-electronic protec-
tion”.
Note We also refer you to the C 4000 homepage in the Internet at
www.c4000.com
Here you will find information on:
· Sample applications
· A list of frequently asked questions on the C 4000
· These operating instructions in different languages for viewing and printing
· Installation and mounting
· Electrical installation
· Commissioning and parameterisation
· Care and maintenance
· Fault and error diagnosis and
troubleshooting
· Part numbers
· Conformity and approval